Music for People (Summer School of Music)
Analysis
Music for People (Summer School of Music) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in February 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06356502). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Music for People (Summer School of Music) reported income of £121k and spending of £126k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,300 to £121k (+3556%), an average of +146% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 3227%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Music for People (Summer School of Music) sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of the City Churches (£121k), Honiton Hill Rally (£121k) and The Oriental Ceramic Society (£121k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To hold an annual Summer School of Music in order to advance the education and appreciation by the public in and of music and associated arts. We hold over 20 separate classes daily led by professional tutors, attended by students of all ages, abilities & backgrounds. Bursaries given: 10 full free places based on circumstances and contribution to community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of the City Churches | London | £121k |
| Honiton Hill Rally | Colyton | £121k |
| The Oriental Ceramic Society | London | £121k |
| Paul and Louise Cooke Endowment | London | £121k |